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Suns guard Devin Bookers is making some serious accusations against the NBA.
Earlier this week, the Suns lost to the Lakers 122-111 after the Lakers shot 46 free throws compared to 20 free throws shot by the Suns.
The Lakers had 46 free throws tonight, the 4th most by any team this season.
The Suns had 20.
Who was reffing the game? Scott Foster. pic.twitter.com/wPjvUe1vlc
— StatMuse (@statmuse) March 23, 2023
After the game, Booker ripped into the reffing and implied the NBA was rigging games to get the Lakers into the playoffs.
“After the game is controlled in the first half and we’re down 20 to 30 free-throws, it’s kind of easier for them to give us some after that,” he said. “I watch these games every night, so I kind of understand what’s going on. I understand the agendas that are being pushed and trying to just get that out of my head and go out there and compete.”
Devin Booker after last night’s loss to the Lakers:
“I understand the agendas that are being pushed, and trying to just get that out of my head and go out there and compete.”
(via ESPN) pic.twitter.com/C7FRnjzfjc
— Legion Hoops (@LegionHoops) March 23, 2023
Suns fans on Twitter were also frustrated with how the game was called.
I hate the Suns don’t get it twisted- but Devin Booker (top 15 player in the league) doesn’t get this call and AUSTIN REAVES gets this call.
The Lakers have shot TWENTY SEVEN free throws in the first half compared to 8 by the Suns. https://t.co/SRjk1TcxsB pic.twitter.com/ThCzuolN8r
— WolvesFever (@WolvesFever) March 23, 2023
Suns head coach Monty Williams also ripped into the refs after the game.
The Suns had 20 free throws compared to the Lakers’ 46. pic.twitter.com/AqVvmBwUT2
— NBA on ESPN (@ESPNNBA) March 23, 2023